Helen was a symbol of acceptance a way for Jane to connect with someone who experienced the same things as she did whenever she was at her original home. Miss Temple was a symbol of acceptance as well and a little more important because she was an adult who believed in Jane's academic ability disregarding some of the things that others liked to point out about Jane. Her time at Lowood is important to the development of her character specifically because of these two people who helped show her understanding.
